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Welcome to JCN's new educational learning zone. You can learn all about the key
principles of subjects that are vital to your role as a community nurse. Once
you have read the article, you can evaluate your knowledge on the topic by
answering 10 questions; all answers can be found in the article. If you answer
the questions correctly, you will receive a certificate which can be used in
your continuing professional development (CPD) portfolio as evidence of your
continued learning.

How to select the best compression hosiery for your patient

Venous and lymphatic disease both result in skin changes to the lower limb. These range from early disease signs such as mild oedema and dry skin, to varicose veins, leg ulceration and chronic oedema in the later stages. Patients at all stages of disease progression are commonly encountered in the community and compression hosiery plays a key role in the prevention and management of skin changes.

Welcome to JCN's new educational learning zone. You can learn all about the key
principles of subjects that are vital to your role as a community nurse. Once
you have read the article, you can evaluate your knowledge on the topic by
answering 10 questions; all answers can be found in the article. If you answer
the questions correctly, you will receive a certificate which can be used in
your continuing professional development (CPD) portfolio as evidence of your
continued learning.